The Goodfellow Fund is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1999. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$118K
+58.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$735K
-1.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
+18.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-17.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities span several areas:
- Arts & Culture — including arts education, cultural preservation, and historic preservation
- Education — youth education and K-12 schools
- Environmental Conservation — conservation and preservation initiatives
- General Charitable Giving — broad-based philanthropic support
Grantmaking
Total grants awarded in 2023: 38 grants totaling $750,250
Grant Range
$200–$400,000
Average Grant
amounts vary by program area, ranging from $1,000 to $126,012
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Washington
- Pennsylvania
- Oregon
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $118,186
- Total Revenue: $786,121
- Total Expenses: $740,500
- Net Income: $45,621
2023 Data:
- Total Assets: $74,818
- Total Giving: $747,500–$750,250
- Total Revenue: $676,249
- Total Expenses: $751,416
Giving Rate: 651.5% (reflecting distributions relative to asset base)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $118,186 | $74,818 | $155,485 |
| Revenue | $786,121 | $676,249 | $355,373 |
| Expenses | $740,500 | $751,416 | $508,260 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $739,334 | $750,250 | $505,520 |
| Net Investment Income | $445,280 | $415,324 | $248,603 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,485 | — | $7,934 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John Goodfellow — President (3 hours per week)
- Barbara Peterson — Vice President, Secretary (2 hours per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GOODFELLOW | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| BARBARA PETERSON | VP, SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 433 13th Ave E Apt 101 Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 328-2768
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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